Overview

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Course Description

Professionals in the exercise science industry are trained to apply their knowledge about exercise and its effect on the body to a variety of careers. They may work with sporting agencies and athletes to improve strength and fitness or provide performance analysis. They may also work in roles that promote improved health and wellness within the community, deliver health testing and education programs in corporate environments, or provide sport and recreation services in the tourism and hospitality sector. A research career can lead to developments in sport and exercise science that result in healthier communities and fitter and stronger athletes.

Why choose this course?
QUT’s degree in sport and exercise science is one of the first university programs in Australia to offer you a clear pathway into a career as accredited exercise scientist or accredited sports scientist. Graduates of this program will be able to apply complex discipline knowledge to the design, delivery, and evaluation of exercise programs, interventions and assessments that meet the specific needs of their client.

Careers

This course provides students with a defined career path as an Accredited Exercise Scientist or Accredited Sports Scientist. Graduates of this program are well...

This course provides students with a defined career path as an Accredited Exercise Scientist or Accredited Sports Scientist. Graduates of this program are well prepared for a career in fitness, strength and conditioning training, performance analysis, corporate health, or exercise and sport science research. The careers are varied and graduates may be employed with sporting teams, community health providers, corporate organisations, education providers, gymnasiums and sports centres, or in the tourism industry.

Additional Information

During this course you will complete 300 hours of professional placement with organisations that may include sporting associations, fitness centres...

During this course you will complete 300 hours of professional placement with organisations that may include sporting associations, fitness centres, school coaching programs, strength and conditioning programs, academies of sport and related organisations. You will develop confidence in using industry equipment and techniques with facilities on campus that include laboratories for biomechanics, motor control, injury prevention and resistance training. You will access technology that is used by elite sporting teams and coaches to analyse performance.

Ratings

Average ratings for Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science QUT based on 3 reviews

Rating

4.0

Job prospects

We ask: What are the job prospects like? Does the course help set you up with a job in the field?

3.33

Teachers

We ask: Were the teachers engaging? Did they have good industry experience? Did they use real life examples?

4.67

Course work

We ask: Was the material relevant, up to date and appropriate given the state of the industry?

4.33

Time worthy

We ask: Was the course worth the time taken to complete it?

3.67

Money Worthy

We ask: Was the course worth the money paid to complete it?

3.67

Student Reviews

June 2018

Year completed
2017

The course was interesting and integraded a fair bit of high school knowledge in the first year - think biology revision (yuck).
The first 2 semesters were manageable and didn't have a hectic workload themselves, but in the rest of the course the content was fast and the exams were hard. Overall I learned a lot throughout, ...

The course was interesting and integraded a fair bit of high school knowledge in the first year - think biology revision (yuck).
The first 2 semesters were manageable and didn't have a hectic workload themselves, but in the rest of the course the content was fast and the exams were hard. Overall I learned a lot throughout, but definitely found assessments stressful. The uni tended to give us 3 assessments per course, for example 1 worth 10% (usually easy marks), one worth 40% (passable) and then a final bog exam or assignment worth 50% which was stressful. I prefer this to lots of little assessments though.
Doable, but don't expect a bangin' social life during uni!

Positives: 1. So much prac work get around 400hours
2. Subjects i do are very interesting to me and relates to me personal life so it much easier to understand

Negatives: The Travel. It kills me. Some days i wish i could just go into the library and study but then i think is the travel time really worth it. Also the work load of some subjects are very overwhelming

My advice to future students is: Not to leave study/assignments until last minute. Get involved. Seek help from teachers when needed.

Positives: A positive aspect of this course is the hands on exercise you get within the units. For example, using cadavers in Anatomy was very helpful. It’s one thing to learn the parts of the body but it’s another to see the inner workings. It really helps you understand!

Positives: A positive aspect of this course is the hands on exercise you get within the units. For example, using cadavers in Anatomy was very helpful. It’s one thing to learn the parts of the body but it’s another to see the inner workings. It really helps you understand!

Negatives: Negative, the course demands you do really in-depth with the anatomy and physiology and I feel like we learn a lot of content we will not need at the end of the degree. Maybe there is more practical content to be taught.

My advice to future students is: This is for any student. Not just sport and exercise science students, but I’d say to make sure you manage your time. Everything is due at once so make sure you’re on top of things early. And make friends, they’ll save you on days you can’t make it!